Langley association for community living

SCG has put on a showcase of innovations in building materials and living technology at Architect Expo ‘18 held at from May 1-6, 2018 at Challenger Halls 1-3, Bangkok, Thailand. The showcase—under the concept of “Passion for Better Living”—reinforces SCG’s commitment to offering better, more convenient, and safer habitats. SCG's showcase at Architext Expo '18 Aside from solutions for homeowners, concrete systems and other building material innovations were also developed to serve the particular needs of contractors. Anuvat Chalermchai, brand management and communications director of SCG Cement-Building Materials, said, “We have put together a showcase of innovative building materials and living technology to reinforce our position as the Cement Expert and Innovation Leader. The showcase revolves around an in-depth Customer Value Proposition that addresses the varied lifestyles of homeowners.” “Visitors can discover new … [Read more...] about Passion for Better Living: SCG showcases home and living innovations

Vietnamese not only lack savings but are forced to borrow money to even meet their daily spending needs according to research. illustrative image The problem was tabled by Dr. Nguyen Ho Phi Ha from Academy of Finance and Dr. Bui Trinh from Vietnam Institute for Development Studies at a conference on the country’s economy last year and opportunities for 2018. Ha and Trinh used statistics from the General Statistics Office of Vietnam to analyse the country's economic development during 2015-2016 period. The two economic experts had used input-output tables of various sectors to calculate that incomes from manufacturing accounted for 53% of the GDP. The average GDP per capita in 2016 was USD2,188, up 25% compared to 2012. But the average income per capita from manufacturing only increased by 1.2%, from USD860 to USD870. "The economy depends on FDI and Vietnam didn't benefit much from it," they said in their study. Meanwhile, the average monthly spending of Vietnamese people in 2016 … [Read more...] about Shock study reveals Vietnamese do not earn enough for daily living

The Hanoitimes - A huge contemporary art center with several spaces for art exhibitions and visual performances was officially open in the city’s District 2 on 2017 April. The Factory Contemporary Art Center (FCAC) on Nguyen U Di Str., Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City. The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre is an independent art centre that creates and hosts interdisciplinary contemporary art and cultural activities. Through exhibitions, workshops, live arts, talks and screening programs, we aim to be a ‘destination’ for our community, seeking to introduce and expand knowledge of art in its past and current cultural trends. This place to develop and serve our local artistic community, by showcasing critically dynamic artistic production (from home and beyond) that enriches and inspires a supportive network for art and culture in Vietnam. To nourish and facilitate the development, awareness and support of Vietnamese contemporary art and culture as a critically … [Read more...] about The Factory Contemporary Art Center – A “destination” for community

Tuesday, August 02, 2016 - 19:47:57 (VOVworld) – The war ended more than 40 years ago but its mark has been left on tens of thousands of victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin. Although they have struggled against diseases for years, they have never been alone in the fight. Relatives, the community, and the Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin and its chapters across Vietnam have helped them cope with the hardships and integrate into the community. Thai Nguyen, a poor northern province, sent 25,000 people to join the resistance war. Since the war more than 13,000 AO victims have received monthly allowances. 11,000 of them were directly affected, the rest indirectly. Over the past five years, Thai Nguyen has mobilized 1.35 million USD for AO/Dioxin victims. Hoang Duc, chairman of the provincial association, said its members are kind individuals who live by the Vietnamese moral tradition ‘Do as you would be done by’. Duc says: “Cadres are a decisive factor in … [Read more...] about Association for Victims of AO/Dioxin stands side by side with AO victims Society

The Hanoitimes - The year of 2016 was considered as a success and vigorous diversification of Hanoi Transport Corporation (Transerco) with practical and effective changes for community benefits, for a civilized, modern and worth-living Capital.
The bus has appeared in Hanoi for a long time, but until 2001, when Transerco embarked on investment, developed a network of modern and high-quality public passenger transportation, buses have just become familiar with the city's residents. In 2016, once again Transerco has conducted breakthrough and scientific innovation to reshape Hanoi's bus network.
Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Duc Chung and delegates cut the ribbon to open the Bus Rapid Transit linking Kim Ma – Yen Nghia bus terminals on December 31, 2016. Photo: Ngoc Hai
A group of nearly 11,000 people are always full of longing dedication and creativity, Transerco - the transport unit symboling for Capital is taking the target: anywhere people live, just walking … [Read more...] about Transerco innovates for community benefits – Hanoinews

The meeting was honoured by the presence of well-known French physics’ professor of Vietnamese origin, Tran Thanh Van and his wife Le Kim Ngoc, who founded the Association. Also present were professor Nguyen Van Hieu, Halmut Kutin, president of International SOS Children’s Villages Association, Pierre Pascal, President of SOS children’s villages in France, Tran Thi Kim Dung, Vice Director of the SOS children’s villages in Vietnam, local officials from district 9 in Paris and more than 200 guests. The meeting reviewed the association’s activities over the past 40 years by holding a photography exhibition. The association was first established in Paris under the name Aide a’ l’Enfance du Vietnam (AEVN) by Professor Tran Thanh Van and his wife in 1970, to support orphans in Vietnam. It then became a member of the SOS children’s village international association in 1972. AEVN has close links with international SOS children’s villages … [Read more...] about Association for Vietnamese Children marks 40th anniversary

Dean of the Urban Studies Faculty under the National University of Ho Chi Minh City Mentioning Phu My Hung in Ho Chi Minh City, many people think of a high-end town with complete infrastructure and services, green and clean environment and landscape. However, few have recognised another value: Phu My Hung has contributed to the vision of a new, modern lifestyle of the 21st century. From “living place” to “living space” In the 1990s, homebuyers simply looked for a place to live. Over the past decade, they have changed their attitudes about their residence. Concepts such as “living space,” “living module” and “architectural space” have been mentioned more and more in the media as well as in the daily life of the public. There are many reasons for this change, partly because more and more people have taken tours abroad, or they have accessed information on the internet. But, it is obvious that the development of Phu My Hung … [Read more...] about Phu My Hung sets the standard for modern living

The Association for Vietnamese Children (AEVN) held a meeting in Paris to mark its 40th anniversary on June 6, attended by over 200 guests and members. Amongst those at the event were Professor Nguyen Van Hieu, Halmut Kutin, President of International SOS Children’s Villages Association, Pierre Pascal, President of SOS children’s villages in France and Tran Thi Kim Dung, Vice Director of the SOS children’s villages in Vietnam. The meeting reviewed the association’s activities over the past 40 years by holding a photography exhibition. The association was first established in Paris under the name Aide a’ l’Enfance du Vietnam (AEVN) by the well-known French physics professor of Vietnamese origin, Tran Thanh Van, and his wife in 1970, to support orphans in Vietnam. It then became a member of the SOS children’s villages international association in 1972. AEVN has close links with international SOS children’s villages and has hundreds of … [Read more...] about Association for Vietnamese kids marks 40th year

Singers compose for 'better living'
(22-02-2007)
Young Vietnamese singers like Tien Dat and Mai Khoi are pushing artistic boundaries by writing their own songs in an industry where few vocalists write their own material.
HCM City-based rapper Tien Dat's first album, Giao Thong (Traffic), became an instant hit when it was released last month.
On the album, Dat has written songs that deal with social problems and encourage youngsters to be good and go to school.
The 28-year-old Dat said he hopes that Vietnamese youth "can learn how to live better" after listening his album.
In songs such as Trong Com (Small Drum) and Di Hoc (Go To School), Dat has combined traditional Vietnamese music with hip-hop.
While the folk tune Trong Com is about love, Di Hoc encourages children to study hard to earn a better future.
Many teenagers enjoy Khong Nha (Homeless), a song created by Dat and his colleague, pop singer Mai Thanh. The song is about the lives of homeless children on the … [Read more...] about Singers compose for ‘better living’